Crash Bug

During campaign

I bought the game about 2 weeks ago and have been playing it on and off since then with no problems until yesterday. The problem started when i reached the level called Achelles Heel in the campaign. When i play for about half an hour the game just randomly decides to crash to desktop on me. I think it did it once on the level before but not on any previous to that. I am running a AMD 64 dual core processor with 1GB ram and radeon X800 graphics card. If someone could tell me how to get to the bug report i would post that too (i had a look but couldn't see it).

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Please go to C:\Program Files\Stardock\Totalgaming\GalCiv2 (or wherever you installed the game at), open the debug.err file you find there in notepad, and copy/paste the contents into a post here. This will give us some technical information that can help troubleshoot your problem.

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Debug Message: Version v1.0 last updated on: Mon Feb 6 12:52:05 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 12/26/2006, 20:10:02
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: SN048288920129
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Packard Bell NEC
System Model: 00000000000000000000000
BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/20/05 11:46:51 Ver: 08.00.12
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 566MB used, 1892MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS

Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON X800 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: RADEON X800 GTO (0x5549)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5549&SUBSYS_03121002&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6652
Driver Date: 11/22/2006 03:25:23
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes

Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&SUBSYS_D0081631&REV_01
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5850
Driver Date: 5/18/2005 16:50:30
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message: Entering WinMain
Debug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******
Debug Message: Going Fullscreen
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): RADEON X800 Series
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 75
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Now Fullscreen
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Stuart\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: Killing threads.
Debug Message: Kiling civs.
Debug Message: Killing ships.
Debug Message: Killing rallypoints.
Debug Message: Killing misc objects.
Debug Message: Killing stars.
Debug Message: Killing anomalies.
Debug Message: Killing space resources.
Debug Message: Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message: killing scenario.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Loading Campaign Data
Debug Message: Loading Scenario Data
Debug Message: Loading Custom Map
Debug Message: Loading Data Defs
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Loading TechDefs
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Loading ImprovementDB
Debug Message: Loading Component Defs
Debug Message: Loading ShipTypes
Debug Message: Loading ShipConfigs
Debug Message: Loading AnomalyTypes
Debug Message: Loading RandomEvents
Debug Message: Loading UPIssues
Debug Message: Loading ResourceTypes
Debug Message: Loading InvasionTactics
Debug Message: Loading SBmodules
Debug Message: Loading PoliticalParties
Debug Message: Loading Planet Types
Debug Message: Loading Star Types
Debug Message: Loading Game
Debug Message: Loading Galaxy
Debug Message: Loading FOW Map
Debug Message: Loading ZOC Map
Debug Message: Loading Planets
Debug Message: Loading Stars
Debug Message: Loading Anomalies
Debug Message: Loading Resources
Debug Message: Loading Civs
Debug Message: Loading Colonies
Debug Message: Loading RallyPoints
Debug Message: Loading Ships
Debug Message: Loading Fleets
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Loading Influence
Debug Message: Loading Tech Order
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog 3
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog 3d
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship Dread Lords Fleet 158. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 804. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Markus III
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 804. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 810. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Markus II
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 810. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 809. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Martzia I
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 809. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship Dread Lords Fleet 162. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 806. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Sander I
Debug Message: Destroying ship Dread Lords Fleet 165. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Year: 2232. Torian Confederation traded Advanced Logistics to the Arcean Empire in exchange for Tidal Disruption
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship 23-Dreadnought M4-2 436. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Xasica I
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship Frigate M6-6 813. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: FleetCombat_Ships_Entry_Status setting size 56 x 0
Debug Message: FleetCombat_Ships_Entry_Status setting size 56 x 0
Debug Message: FleetCombat_Ships_Entry_Status setting size 56 x 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor 817. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Outpost 21
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor 817. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: InvasionWnd: Cannot find OBJID Invasion_Right_Def_Title
Debug Message: InvasionWnd: Cannot find OBJID Invasion_Left_Def_Title
Debug Message: InvasionWnd: Cannot find OBJID Invasion_Progress_Image
Debug Message: InvasionWnd: Cannot find OBJID Invasion_Right_Def_Value
Debug Message: InvasionWnd: Cannot find OBJID Invasion_Left_Def_Value
Debug Message: Destroying ship 23-Troop Transport M0-1 808. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship 23-Troop Transport M7-7 816. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 819. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Markus II
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 819. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 814. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Markus III
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 814. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 824. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Martzia I
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 824. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship Heavy Fighter M7-7 826. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 828. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Markus II
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 828. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog 0a
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Saving game C:\Documents and Settings\Stuart\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\AutoSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 4
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M6-3 774. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Iversonia I
Debug Message: Destroying ship Troop Transport M7-7 830. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Iversonia I
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M6-3 774. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Fighter M7-7 832. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 837. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Markus II
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 837. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Election
Debug Message: Dread Lords senate and their party in control is 0
Debug Message: Federalists running for re-election...
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 840. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Markus III
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 840. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship 23-Troop Transport M7-7 831. Orbiting: 0
ASSERT ERROR in file .\Source\Starship.cpp at line 5298.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 833. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Martzia I
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M7-7 833. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: Destroying ship 23-Troop Transport M7-7 827. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Dread Lords (23): Researching:
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Stuart\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Stuart\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Stuart\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Stuart\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Stuart\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Stuart\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\temp\*.sav
Debug Message: Killing threads.
Debug Message: Kiling civs.
Debug Message: Killing ships.
Debug Message: Killing rallypoints.
Debug Message: Killing misc objects.
Debug Message: Killing stars.
Debug Message: Killing anomalies.
Debug Message: Killing space resources.
Debug Message: Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message: killing scenario.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Loading
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0

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doh nevermind. I just noticed then when i posted the bug report that i'd downloaded the 1.4x update, but not installed it. I'll test it and see if the problem has gone

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